These Italian Cannoli Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional cannoli, perfect for festive holiday baking. Made with ricotta cheese and chocolate chips, these cookies combine the flavors of classic Italian Christmas cookies with a soft, chewy texture.

This recipe is simple to follow and yields delicious results that will impress your family and friends during the holiday season.

Delicious Cannoli Cookies for the Holidays

These cannoli cookies are soft and flavorful, featuring a rich ricotta base and studded with chocolate chips. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and bake, making it an excellent choice for your holiday cookie platter.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, and softened butter until smooth. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
5. Scoop Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
7. Dust with Powdered Sugar: Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 120kcal
• Fat: 4g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 18g